Dr. Robert Cipriano Jr , CA Psychologist 32975, NC Psychologist 5348

Dr. Robert Cipriano Jr is a licensed psychologist with two decades of clinical and public safety experience serving the South Florida community. He holds licenses in Florida, California (CA Psychologist 32975), and North Carolina (NC Psychologist 5348) and is board certified in Police and Public Safety Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), a professional certification that recognizes specialized expertise in working with law enforcement and public safety populations.

For most of his career Dr. Cipriano has relied on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as his primary treatment approach and, within the past two years, has incorporated Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address trauma-related symptoms. His clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and sexual issues, sleep difficulties, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with major life transitions.

Dr. Cipriano has provided therapeutic and clinical services in high-acuity settings, including the Trauma Intensive Care Unit and inpatient behavioral health units at a major trauma hospital in northern Miami-Dade County. He has conducted more than 200 critical incident stress debriefings for staff and has served as an in-house staff psychologist assigned to a crisis negotiation team for a large metropolitan police department, offering support in hostage, barricade, and other high-risk incidents.

He has assisted victims and families affected by the Parkland school shooting and supported first responders connected to that event. As a psychological supervisor for a major metropolitan police department, he designed and expanded wellness programming for sworn and civilian personnel and has authored several articles on wellness and its role in overall functioning. Dr. Cipriano also provides expert training on active shooter dynamics, school violence, and bullying, and has developed a clinical curriculum aimed at prevention, intervention, and support for clinicians, educational institutions, public safety professionals, and private-sector organizations at local, state, and national levels.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Robert Cipriano Jr uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily coping challenges. He also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma-focused method that can help people process distressing memories and reduce trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Cipriano Jr works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to determine whether CBT, EMDR, or a combination of strategies will best support their progress.

Online sessions provide flexible ways to access care. Clients can meet by video call for face-to-face interaction, schedule phone sessions, or use live chat and text-based messaging when that format fits their life better. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to work with a licensed professional from different locations and schedules.